If you’ve never needed the services of a licensed locksmith before, then the following information should help you choose a reputable one, who is fully licensed and qualified to help you with your security concerns:
2. If you’ve never needed the services of a licensed locksmith before, then the
following information should help you choose a reputable one, who is fully
licensed and qualified to help you with your security concerns:
What does a licensed locksmith do?
A locksmith who has gained the relevant qualifications, completed adequate
training and ideally, had some experience in the industry, will rekey, install,
repair, open and modify locks, or make keys for locks, including electronically
duplicating transponder keys and other electronic programming of automotive
keys and electronic operating devices.
3. Many licensed locksmiths can also provide security assessments, offer advice and
guidance about security for your home or business, sell a range of fire rated safes
and even garage doors.
Simply put, a reputable licensed locksmith can act as a one-stop shop for all your
home and business security requirements.
What should you check before you hire a licensed locksmith?
Always verify that the locksmith company you’ve chosen to approach are
licensed, and that they are registered with the Bureau; it’s important that you do
this before you conduct business with them. The Bureau’s website can be used to
check the license status of any individual locksmith or company:
www.bsis.ca.gov/ forms_pubs/online_services/verify_license.html
4. You can – and should – ask to see their company license or employee
registration card and a photo ID when the locksmith arrives on site, and check
that they’re correctly and lawfully displaying their company license at their place
of business, and in each mobile service vehicle.
Also check with your particular city or county as to whether the locksmith is
required to have a local business permit, and if so, that they have it.
Seek references from those you trust:
Friends, family and work colleagues can be a great source of guidance, especially
if they have recently used the services of a locksmith, and can recommend them
from their own personal experience.
5. What to do if locked out of your car:
It might be wise to place a call to your auto insurance company before you reach
out to a locksmith, as they might offer locksmith services as part of their
benefits.
Remember that while you will need a locksmith qualified and able to deal with
vehicles, many registered, licensed residential and commercial locksmiths are
trained and skilled in automotive lock replacements and repairs, among many
others.
6. Always ask for an estimate before hiring:
The locksmith should be able to detail their costings, and if you feel as if the
price is too high, you’re perfectly within your rights to question it. Watch out for
any locksmith charging extra once the job is complete; there may be occasions
when a task is more complex than initially thought, and they may need to charge
you extra to cover their costs, but they should advise you of this before
completion so that you can review matters.
7. Once you find a licensed locksmith that you know you can trust, and
who carries out their work professionally and efficiently, save their
number so that in the event of an emergency lock out, you can call
them up with ease.
Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in Anaheim with years of
experience and trained staff skilled in locksmith services for both residential and
commercial clients and having an online store for high security locks, and mul-t-
lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We also specialize in automotive lock repair
services for cars, bikes and trucks and installation, servicing and repair of high
quality security systems, access control systems and CCTV systems. If you are
looking for a locksmith in Anaheim or or any other locksmith services in Orange
County, call us at (714) 841-0141.
